Fourth Annual Mississippi SCI Wounded Veteran Deer Hunt

One of the major humanitarian outreach programs supported by Safari Club International is working with wounded veterans and Purple Heart recipients from all conflicts. The Georgia and Mississippi Chapters of SCI, Mississippi Order of the Purple Heart, Bill Whitmire VFW Post 3936 and Cooper Yerger American Legion Post 28 joined forces December 1-3, 2017 in Clarksdale, MS at the Fourth Annual Mississippi SCI Wounded Veteran Deer Hunt.

Nineteen Purple Heart recipients from Mississippi and Alabama enjoyed a weekend of entertainment and whitetail deer hunting. Purple Heart recipients are veterans who have truly affirmed their willingness to put their lives on the line for the sake of freedom. Veterans from the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Middle East wars participated in the hunt.

Nine private hunting clubs in Coahoma and Bolivar counties graciously opened their gates, cabin doors and hearts to serve those who have so bravely and unselfishly have served our country. The clubs included:

Sunny skies, mild temperatures and a full moon prevailed and provided the hunters a bountiful harvest. Harvest results included 15 bucks and two does. The largest buck was a beautiful 10-point that green scored 164. The buck was taken at Ward’s Lake Hunting Club. The fortunate hunter was Cody Perkins of Meridian, MS. Another fortunate hunter was Dennis Adams of Hernando, MS. After missing a shot on a morning hunt, Dennis was fortunate to harvest the same missed beautiful 150+ class buck a few hours later on the afternoon hunt. The host camp was Watts Plantation.

Over the course of three days, the veterans enjoyed good food, great music, outstanding hunting and hospitality at the hunting camps, and prizes and awards provided by Coahoma and Bolivar County merchants and individuals.

Many merchants and volunteers made this event possible through the donation of their facilities, materials as well as their time. These gifts were expressions of their gratitude to the veterans and active military personnel for their service.

Groundwork is already in process to resume the whitetail hunt next year. The hunt is always conducted the weekend closest to December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day.–Greg Duncan- Mississippi SCI Chapter

SCI Members Add to Record Book

Stephen Tucker’s 321-inch buck is officially the new SCI number one non-typical Southeastern white-tailed deer with a muzzleloader

Ryan Romero with his potential top 10 overall Axis Deer

Jaime Diaz Torre with his potential Top 20 overall Common Sable Antelope

Hesham Usama Khan shows his number 1 overall ranked Blackbuck

Chad Matherne is featured here with his Arabian Oryx that is a potential Top Ten overall and scores a 70. Congratulations to Chad for his successful hunt in Texas. We appreciate Chad documenting his hunting heritage with SCI and adding to our valuable collection of scientific data! In addition, the funds collected by SCI Record Book directly aid in protecting your freedom to hunt and hunting for our next generation.